maelstrom English

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What does maelstrom mean?

Definitions in simple English

— A maelstrom is a large and violent whirlpool. — A maelstrom is any violent or turbulent situation.

— noun (= whirlpool) a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

What other words have the same or similar meaning as maelstrom?

whirlpool vortex whirl eddy whirlwind upheaval turmoil tourbillon swirl hurly-burly gyre convulsions chaos